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Europe
Sage Considering Sale Of North American Business Unit
December 12, 2016

Britain’s largest software group by sales, Sage, is looking for a buyer for its North American payments business as part of a turnaround strategy. Sage specializes in accounting and payroll software for clients in more than 20 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
OnDeck Closes On $200 Million Asset-Backed Debt Facility By Credit Suisse
December 12, 2016

OnDeck, the online lender for small business, announced it closed on a $200 million asset-backed revolving debt facility. The debt facility is by Credit Suisse. In addition to other funding sources, OnDeck said in a press release announcing the debt facility, it may now obtain funding...

B2B Payments
Who’s Helping SMEs — And Who’s Snubbing Them?
December 12, 2016

No small business is an island. SME owners need help to be successful, and that aid can come from nearly anywhere — from close friends and family members, to financial institutions, to government agencies. And we’re not just talking about financing. The latest research finds...

Point of Sale
Staying Ahead Of The Payments Curve
December 12, 2016

Today, at the point of sale, it’s not enough to just have a solution in place that works — merchants are in need of smarter, faster and more valuable offerings that enable them to keep up with the speed of payments innovation. Coy Christensen, VP...

B2B Payments
UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
December 12, 2016

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce new rules aimed at protecting investors of the alternative lending community, reports said Friday (Dec. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
Sixa Lands $3.5M For Developer-Focused Cloud Computer
December 12, 2016

Startup Sixa wants developers to go deeper into the cloud and has just secured new investment to help with its efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Keeping Pace With Supply Chain Evolution
December 12, 2016

Just as businesses need to keep pace with the change of technology, the technology providers that help businesses remain successful need to stay ahead of the curve themselves. Corporations are scaling globally, integrating complex supply chains, working with small suppliers, ensuring international compliance and gaining...

International
Scotland Sheds Industrial Rep For FinTech Focus
December 09, 2016

Scotland’s economy has excelled in industrial industries such as shipbuilding, steel and petroleum, but the country is turning its attention to developing a rising digital tech scene. In this week’s installment of PYMNTS’ Weekly Tech Center Roundup, one of the country’s thriving tech clusters, Glasgow,...

Security & Fraud
Hackers Take Crimeware-As-A-Service To New Heights
December 09, 2016

Botnet attacks are not only growing in popularity among hackers, but they are also delivering a new level of sophistication and danger to businesses and consumers worldwide. In this week’s Hacker Tracker, PYMNTS caught up with security experts at digital security products provider Avast Software...